A notorious shop thief has finally been locked up after a series of brazen raids on shops across West Sussex.
Bradie Thomson’s Crime Spree Ends in Court
Bradie Thomson, 37, homeless and roaming, pleaded guilty to eight shop thefts and a burglary at Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 9 February. The court slammed him with a six-month prison sentence.
His crime spree ran from July 2025 to January 2026 in Worthing, Hove, Littlehampton, Sompting and Angmering. Victims include big-name stores such as Co-op, Sainsbury’s, and Iceland.
Record Criminal with a Strict Ban
Thomson’s past reads like a criminal catalogue: 58 previous convictions for 209 offences, mostly thefts. The court slapped him with a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order.
- He is banned from entering any Co-op store across Sussex.
- No Sainsbury’s anywhere in West Sussex for him either.
- If asked to leave any retail outlet, he must go—no hanging around.
Police Praise Tough Sentence
“Thomson was a repeat offender, and we are pleased that he is now serving a custodial sentence. We work closely with businesses to tackle shoplifting and protect the community and staff,” said Adur and Worthing District Commander Chief Inspector James Davidson.
Shoplifters beware—police and retailers are teaming up to crack down on theft for good.
